And while Connect Property North East are currently looking for new occupiers for the units, some residents of the Middlesbrough suburb have been speaking out about what they would like to see move in there.

From a gin or cocktail bar and a bistro to a newsagents and a community cafe - there’s a wide range of suggestions too.

Andrew Wilkinson, of Connect Property North East, said: “What we want to see is a convenience store operator and there’s also opportunity for a micropub or bar.

“Anything along those lines really.

“If anyone does have any ideas then they can contact me.”

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What would you like to see at Nunthorpe's Avenue shops?

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Amongst the current offering is a vets, a tanning salon and a Chinese takeaway - and until recently a dentists and the fish and chip shop.

So here’s a few more suggestions and comments from Facebook.

• “A newsagents or a onestop shop would be great.”

• “A bakery would be nice.”

• “Gin/cocktail bar/bistro.”

An artist impression of The Avenue shops in Nunthorpe (Image: Connect Property North East)

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• “Chill out zone /youth hub with a PCSO/youth worker base for less structured than youth clubs but safe area that’s more appealing to the older teens.”

• “Pottery cafe with arts and crafts for the kids and maybe a nice little entertainment hub for the older children in Nunthorpe. Cafe would be nice too and a classy hair salon, we have the spar already so don’t see any use for another one stop shop.”

• “Bistro/micropub. Newsagents. Bakery. Agree something for young people but involve them in what they would like to see.”

• “Coffee shop/community cafe.”

• “Fruit and veg shop, coffee shop with good gluten free menu.”

The Avenue shops in Nunthorpe are to be refurbished (Image: Evening Gazette)

• “Proper fruit and veg shop.”

• “I think a newsagents! But also bring back the chippy.”

To enquire about units available to let on The Avenue contact Andrew on 01642 704932 or email andrew@cpne.co.uk.